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("Only if the three prongs of [the plain-error] rule are satisfied will we assess whether we should address the error to ensure fairness and the integrity of the judicial proceedings.”).

But even if the three prongs of the plain-error test are met, we may only correct the error “if the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of the judicial proceeding is seriously affected.” ().

Id., d at 318 ; 237 (Minn. 2005) (holding that “grisly” photos were relevant to show elements of first-degree and second-degree murder and admissible where medical examiner testified to cause of death and probable killing during sexual assault); Dunn, d at 433 (holding that State did not introduce excessive number of a

But the prosecutor may ask these questions “when the defendant ‘[holds] the issue of the credibility of the state’s witnesses in central focus.’ ” (quoting Pilot, d at 518 ).

(concluding that misconduct was plain error where prosecutor asked improper “were they lying questions” and then “emphasized [the] impression” created by these questions during closing argument).

We will review any objected-to prosecutorial misconduct to determine whether the misconduct is “ ‘harmless beyond a reasonable doubt.’ ” -58 (Minn.2006) ().

w covered and you have someone to your left, to the right and in front of you.” Dunnom further testified that triangulation “is a danger signal because that can mean either robbery, at best, or a murder, at worst.” Evidentiary rulings “ ‘rest within the sound discretion of the [district] court, and we will not reverse such evidentiary rulings absent a clear abuse of discretion.’” ().

We will correct the error “only if the fairness, integrity, or public reputation of the judicial proceeding is seriously affected.”

Evidentiary rulings “ ‘rest within the sound discretion of the trial court, and we will not reverse such evidentiary rulings absent a clear abuse of discretion.’ ” ().